Microsoft recently exposed "Sploitlight," a significant security flaw in Apple's Intelligence AI that could have allowed hackers to access private user data. This revelation adds to Apple's mounting AI troubles including a shareholder lawsuit over unfulfilled Siri improvements, global competition from faster-moving rivals, and supply chain challenges due to international tariffs.

• Security vulnerability discovered by rival Microsoft undermines Apple's privacy-focused reputation
• Shareholders suing Apple for allegedly misleading investors about AI capabilities at WWDC 2024
• Stock dropped 25% ($900 billion in market value) following AI disappointments
• Chinese competitors like Honor gaining market share with faster AI implementation
• Apple's perfectionist approach ("ship when perfect") becoming a liability in fast-moving AI space
• Supply chain complexities and tariffs creating additional challenges for global production
• Tension between delivering advanced AI features and maintaining privacy promises
• Growing skepticism from both Wall Street analysts and loyal Apple users

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